Lead Game Designer - Core Player Experience (Hybrid/Remote)

digitalextremes; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Hybrid/Remote work options

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Digital Extremes is seeking a senior game designer to define the core player experience across UI, combat, locomotion, mini-games, and co-op features for an action title. This leadership role partners with animation, programming, level design, and tools teams from concept to polish, with hybrid, remote, or on-site options at the London, Ontario studio.

You will mentor the design team, drive the creative vision, and ensure a polished, data-informed player experience across live service

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a designer in the video game industry.
• Experience designing for live service or multiplayer environments.
• Hands-on experience with first-person or third-person games.
• Strong understanding of feedback loops, hit detection, and animation timing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the design team to deliver the creative vision and product goals for the game.
• Partner with animation, programming, and level design to ship a polished player experience.
• Work with the tools team to streamline gameplay development for fast iteration and testing.
• Champion and clearly communicate the product vision across all disciplines.
• Analyze gameplay data, player feedback, and playtest results to refine designs.
• Document design concepts and ensure alignment across development teams.
• Track industry trends in enemy and boss design to bring fresh ideas to the team.
• Participate in playtests, sharing and receiving constructive feedback.

Skills

Experience as a designer

Live service / multiplayer design

FPS/TPS design

Data-driven design

Communication skills

Tools

Game engines

Design tools

Job description

Digital Extremes is seeking a senior game designer to define the core player experience across UI, combat, locomotion, mini-games, and co-op features for an action title. This leadership role partners with animation, programming, level design, and tools teams from concept to polish, with hybrid, remote, or on-site options at the London, Ontario studio.

You will mentor the design team, drive the creative vision, and ensure a polished, data-informed player experience across live service